A celebrated American author and activist — who also ventured into the world of screenwriting — is the subject of a new book by an Austin author. Baylor University English professor Greg Garrett’s latest work is The Gospel According to James Baldwin: What America’s Great Prophet Can Teach Us About Life, Love and Identity. Before the Austin Film Festival started, KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talked with Garrett about what drew him to Baldwin’s work – and about Baldwin’s foray into screenwriting.
October 30, 2023